Suvarnabhumi Airport 44 min
ASIATIQUE The Riverfront (13 min) Illuminated at night, this sizable Ferris wheel in an open-air mall offers scenic river views. Lumphini Park (19 min) Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (9 min) Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire). Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (13 min) Ayutthhaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views. Jim Thompson House Museum (22 min) Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson offering guided tours in many languages. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (17 min) Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. National Museum (16 min) Museum, buddhism, and artifact MBK Center (22 min) Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. Erawan Shrine (23 min) Hindu shrine featuring a gilded statue of the god Brahma & often the site of rituals & dances. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (24 min) Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences. The Grand Palace (11 min) Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (13 min) This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha. Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Sasadaram) (11 min) On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha. Chatuchak Weekend Market (24 min) Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho - Temple of the Reclining Buddha) (10 min) Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues. |